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Packing is one of the most stressful aspects of travel – and what to take in your carry-on luggage requires forethought. These are our favourite onboard must-haves. Cabbin baggage size and weight varies between airlines so make sure you check what your flight is allowing before departure. Make sure you don’t have ‘banned’ items in your carry on! Liquids may not be more than 30ml in sealable containers. In many countries, you need to put all liquids (and that includes…

One thing you can be sure of when you travel is that you’ll have plenty of documents to keep track of! From passports and plane tickets, to maps and money – and more – there are so many bits and pieces, and losing any of them can be disastrous. Ensuring that you have everything organised is crucial for a smooth journey. British T.I.P.S. staff have travelled all over the world and have plenty of tips to help! VERY IMPORTANT! When travelling…

Hop-on hop-off bus tours are ‘touristy’, sure…but there’s a good reason why they’re so popular with travellers. Our agents have travelled far and wide and their consensus is: these nifty, open-topped buses really are worth it. Here’s why: They’re affordable Tickets are available for 24 or 48 hours and you can hop on and hop off as many times as you like within that time. And, because they take you to all the top attractions within the city centre your transport…

Nothing ruins a holiday abroad quite like coming down with a bug. And, as the saying goes: Prevention is better than cure’ so the first step is to boost your immune system and prevent spread of infections. We got some of our ‘frequent fliers’ to send in their tips: 1. Keep it clean! ‘We were told that the most unhygienic places on the plane are your armrests, the little fold-away table and TV monitor, which all come into contact with…